LinkedIn has announced the launch of new pages that specifically target students looking to go to university. One potential use for this service is to help people find other folks they already know who attended the same university to get a letter of recommendation. The pages will also allow current … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Launches New University Pages Aiming for Students
Shane McGlaun
Author Archives: Shane McGlaun
Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Rumor Claims Dr. Dre Wants out of His Partnership with HTC
An interesting rumor is making the rounds regarding HTC and the high-end audio solution it uses from Beats by Dr. Dre. Beats by Dr. Dre is the headphone and audio solution company headed by rapper Dr. Dre. A rumor is circulating claiming that the partnership between HTC and the audio company is … [Read more...] about Rumor Claims Dr. Dre Wants out of His Partnership with HTC
Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings on C-Max Hybrid
Ford has been hit with a lot of criticism this year with multiple publications and owners alleging that some of its hybrid vehicles are unable to achieve the fuel economy promised. Ford originally placed window stickers on its C-Max hybrid claiming 47 mpg combined. However, after complaints that the … [Read more...] about Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings on C-Max Hybrid
EA Sports NCAA Football 14 Tops Video Game Charts for July
The NPD group has released its sales rankings for the month of July in the video game industry. For the month of July, EA Sports' NCAA Football 14 topped the sales charts. However, for the sixth straight month in a row, video game sales fell below the previous year's marks. Total video game sales … [Read more...] about EA Sports NCAA Football 14 Tops Video Game Charts for July
Apple Buys Second Screen TV Firm Matcha.tv
Apple certainly has the cash to buy just about any company it really wants. The company has reportedly made an acquisition of a recently closed second-screen TV/video application called Matcha.tv. The information comes from a source claiming to be familiar with the deal that didn't want to be named … [Read more...] about Apple Buys Second Screen TV Firm Matcha.tv
Microsoft Unveils New Generation Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Microsoft has been making ergonomic keyboards for a number of years that fall into its Natural line. These keyboards typically have a design that's rather like a wave, positioning the keys on each side at an angle for more comfortable typing with the hands. Microsoft has released an updated version … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils New Generation Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Scientists Identify 12 Asteroids Dubbed Easily Retrievable Objects
NASA has been vocal about its plans for the future to capture an asteroid and take it to the point where it can be studied and potentially harvested for precious metals and other elements. Researchers have been working diligently to identify a new class of asteroids that would be easy to capture and … [Read more...] about Scientists Identify 12 Asteroids Dubbed Easily Retrievable Objects
Elon Musk Offers Details on Hyperloop between San Francisco and LA
Elon Musk is a very busy man, juggling responsibilities between his electric vehicle company, Tesla, and SpaceX, his private space exploration company. Despite having an exceptionally full plate, Musk took the time to offer a few details on his proposed Hyperloop transport system that could link Los … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Offers Details on Hyperloop between San Francisco and LA
Arcade Game Rentals for $75 a Month Available in San Francisco
Anyone who grew up in the 80s will remember video game arcades packed full of tall video game machines of all sorts. The flashing lights, the sounds of coins dropping, and the thrill of achieving a high score were all part of the experience. If you miss those old-school videogame cabinets, a new … [Read more...] about Arcade Game Rentals for $75 a Month Available in San Francisco
Galaxy Note 3 Rumors Surface
Rumors have surfaced about the next generation Galaxy Note 3 from Samsung. According to the rumors, the next Note will have a massive battery allowing it to run for a long time. The battery is said to be a 3450 mAh unit and the rumor comes from a person claiming to have seen an engineering sample of … [Read more...] about Galaxy Note 3 Rumors Surface
Alienware 17 Gaming Notebook Breaks Cover
If you are a mobile gamer that likes to use a traditional laptop, Alienware has a new gaming laptop featuring a 17-inch screen called the Alienware 17. The new gaming notebook starts at $1499. The starting price gets you fourth-generation Intel Core i7 processors. Entry-level machines also … [Read more...] about Alienware 17 Gaming Notebook Breaks Cover
Apple Board Tells CEO Tim Cook to Speed up Innovation
If you thought that Apple has been rather slow to innovate with Tim Cook at the helm, it appears you aren't alone. Reports indicate that the board of Apple has told CEO Tim Cook to speed things up and become the innovating company Apple was under Steve Jobs. Apple's not exactly doing bad and Cook … [Read more...] about Apple Board Tells CEO Tim Cook to Speed up Innovation
